(Continued)
In this approximately 1 minute 20 seconds long preview, our reporter saw that the whole
preview's colours, mainly uses yellow as its primary colour. Once the scene opens, it is the
sea of Chrysanthemums filmed in Hengdian, the momentumn is overpowering. Empress
Gong Li leads Liu Ye, Jay Chou, Qin Jun Jie and the other princes up the palace to pay
respects to the King Chow Yun-Fat. In the scenes after that, appearing mainly are also
Gong Li and Chow Yun-Fat's scenes. The two have much face featured emphasis, Chow Yun
Fat even has a line, (where he) shouts at the Jay Chou attacking him "Come on!
"Even though Jay Chou is Zhang Wei Ping's strongly invited lead role, initially eyeing him
was because his popularity was high. But when in view of the preview for the overseas
market, Jay Chou actually degenerated into "garnishings", merely appearing in two face-
revealing frontage scenes, even not having his name in the preview. For the whole preview,
except for Director Zhang Yi Mou, there's only Gong Li and Chow Yun-Fat's names for the
leading roles. The two's English names even repeatedly appeared twice. Promulgating
Palace Hatred. Before, "Golden Armour"'s crew team only published some scene photos,
video clips have never been publicized before. This time during North America's preview,
allowed the outside world for the first time to be able to spy on this Zhang Yi Mou's return
to ancient times commercial domain film's style.
Our reporter saw, that in the scenes of the preview, smiling faces nearly cannot be seen in
this film of major palace drama. Everyone only appeared with serious facial expressions in
the scenes. Carefully examining 4 Scenes:
Scene 1: The opening already reveals conflicts. In the opening, Gong Li leads the princes to
walk up the palace stairs, and sends stares to the Chow Yun-Fat seated across with an
arrogant expression. Gong Li and fellow princes although do not dare express any
disrespect towards Chow Yun-Fat, but in their eyes (they) show their dissatisfaction.
Audience who have seen this preview obviously can feel that in this film, the conflicts and
hate bweteen the lead roles will pass through throughout.
Scene 2: Two princes attacking their Father Emperor. Following closely, Liu Ye, Jay Chou and
Father Emperor Chow Yun-Fat resort to arms. Within the palace, men in black drop from the
sky and in a bid to protect CHow Yun-Fat, confront Liu Ye. Behind there is still Jay Chou, clad
in a silver helmet and armour, blantantly leading troops to attack his Father Emperor; the
war scene between the men-in-black, golden armour-clad soldiers, and silver armour-clad
soldiers, (we) can obviously see the deep conflict between the two princes and their Father
Emperor.
Scene 3: Empress woodenly accompanies Emperor. Empress Gong Li, dressed in a
magnificent yellow clothing, sits beside the Emperor Chow Yun-Fat's side, wrinkles (her)
eyebrow with Chow Yun-Fat, yet comparing with a very dignified expression. Gong Li's face
has not a slight expression, the look in her eyes emptily stares at the other party. Further
behind, Gong Li even has a dishevelled hair scene. From Gong Li's numb and hateful facial
and eye expressions, it is sufficient to sneak a peek at that this empress feels helpess
towards Fate, yet yearns to change Fate, and finally has a played-by-love ending. This and
"The Banquet"'s Zhang Zi Yi who plays Empress Wan, has some similar effects with different
methods.
Scene 4: Palace maid and First Prince have an affair. Palace Maid Li Man lies in the arms of
First Prince Liu Ye, talking in whispers, and using her fingers to softly press on Liu Ye's lips,
as though pouring out to him all the matters she has met with recently, to ask for a lover's
attachment. Li Man's low chest fixed scene, her ambiquous expression as she flirts, its
flashing point as though is still on Gong Li.
Not sure whether this is the good method of the film's side to deliberately intend to have Li
Man made into the new generation of an international star. New picture segments Jay Chou
attacking into Asian market.
Yesterday, Our reporter phone-interviewed Xin Hua Mian publicity inspector Guo Na. She
expressed, North America's preview is only Sony Company's public broadcast, there isn't
one inland yet, because overseas film distributors are can be independed in this aspect.
She revealed to our reporter, currently, Zhang Yi Mou is in Australia doing "Golden Armour"s'
post-production works, estimated to be completed in 10-day period in September. As for Jay
Chou playing the supporting role in the preview, Guo Na expressed "Jay Chou's music in
Asia has much marketing value, but Gong Li and Chow Yun-Fat's Europe and American
influence is definitely bigger than his." Our reporter asked, in the Asian preview, will they
recommend Jay Chou? She expressed, "It still isn't certain, but there is a possibility that (we
will) consider using Jay Chou as the main lead. "Shen Yang preview not inviting the media.
The day before, "The Banquet" carried out its media preview, Guo Na expressed, they did
not preview "The Banquet". But, from "The Banquet"s' film style and "Golden Armour"s'
preview (we) can see, the two movies still have quite a few similarities. Regarding between
the two movies fighting for the only inland Oscar participation qualifications, Guo Na
expressed, all these can only wait until next month when it is made known. But she
expressed, "Golden Armour"s' preview on September 23rd in Shen Yang won't be the same
as "The Banquet". We do not intend to invite the media to view it, because the preview is
only for the Oscars to make a flowing path." Regarding which cities will the first preview
ceremonies visit? Guo Na revealed, currently basically it has been set to be made in Beijing,
it isn't certain for other cities. Regarding the outdoor filming grounds Chong Qing, Guo Na
said "I am very greatful to the citizens of Chong Qing for their support, our Wu Long filming
scenes at Chong Qing are very beautiful."
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